I recently watched a video of a Maxwell Chikumbutso , Zimbabwean inventor who created a self powering car that runs on radio waves.¹ As I marveled at his ingenuity, I couldn't help but think of the countless possibilities that this innovation could unlock. In a world where sustainable energy solutions are increasingly important, a car that runs on radio waves is more than just a novelty - it's a potential game-changer. But as I continued to watch, I couldn't shake off the feeling that this inventor's story is all too familiar. We've seen this story play out before: a brilliant idea, a promising start, but ultimately, a lack of support to take it to the next level. The issue isn't just about funding; it's about the lack of policies, frameworks and infrastructure to support innovative projects like this. He needs funding to scale up his prototype, but we don't have a venture capital ecosystem in Zimbabwe.² He's likely received some funding- enough t...